#Tyson Events Center

[subsidystadium]

Jeff Berding continues to push for a new arena in Cincinnati, he cites other cities as successful. But are they?

For the third year in a row, FC Cincinnati co-CEO, Jeff Berding, has gone in front of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and pushed for a new arena to be built, with or without a sports team attached to it. This year, Berding spoke about how the size of Cincinnati and the fact that many other cities of Cincinnati’s size have arenas. But I am writing this to discuss comments he made to the Regional…

[williamneilsonjr]

Jeff Berding continues to push for a new arena in Cincinnati, he cites other cities as successful. But are they?

For the third year in a row, FC Cincinnati co-CEO, Jeff Berding, has gone in front of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and pushed for a new arena to be built, with or without a sports team attached to it. This year, Berding spoke about how the size of Cincinnati and the fact that many other cities of Cincinnati’s size have arenas. But I am writing this to discuss comments he made to the Regional…

[khickuwa]

Reasons Why I Think Jerome Adams is Oedipus. [CHAPTER 13 SPOILERS]

So in the recent events of Main Story 13, we see that Luke finally confronts Oedipus about the drug or, should I say "cure", to Luke's illness. I had my suspicions before, but we have incriminating evidence of this being true in this chapter. Let's go through the facts together:

Oedipus

There are things we know about Oedipus:

He has contacted two individuals within the Story; Skye Harper, the nurse who murdered both Tyson Turner and Gerard Boone's mother by injecting the NXX drug into them; and Luke, receiving an unknown drug with a note from Oedipus that says "try to live on" and meeting him under the guise of a Teddy Bear mascot, sending children to bid Luke his little cryptic messages.

Knowing these facts we can concur two facts from this:

Oedipus is someone who has access to the NXX drug.

Oedipus has access to the hospital to be able to sneak the drug into Skye Harper's hand and a part-time job as a mascot (or several) to be able to relay the message to Luke.

Oedipus knows a lot, he's always at the right place and the right time: about the NXX investigations and the whereabouts of the NXX team if he can figure out who Luke is and where he is.

The only person who would fit this criterion is a little freaky Where's Waldo ass mf with a ridiculous amount of part-time work he could probably use as covers aka Jerome Adams. (Seriously, it's like he knows to be at the right place at the right time every time.)

Here is his character description from the wiki:

Thus we can see that Jerome meets all the criteria because: 1. Access to the NXX Drug - "Jerome claims the Gladiolus Valley Research Center as his former employer", We have also seen several scenes of him previously in the Gladiolus Valley Research Center conversing with Wilson Surge,

2. Access to the hospital - "As a facilitator, he volunteered at various hospitals throughout Stellis." 3. He's aware of the NXX Team's presence and can be at the right time and place. Holding multiple part-time jobs such as a convenience store clerk and a food delivery service (and this time a bear mascot) gives him cover for his activities.

But the most incriminating evidence we have is actually within the exchange between Luke and Oedipus himself.

This is undoubtedly something Jerome Adams would do because: as established in the previous chapters, Jerome Adams works in a hospital and he has handled kids as well. This exchange coincides with all the facts previously mentioned. Ultimately, there's just too many threads that connect Oedipus and Jerome Adams together.

But why is he doing this? I can think of two reasons:

The reason why he is choosing to cooperate with Luke: In this chapter, we can see that both Oedipus and Luke have something to gain from this. Oedipus can run "clinical trials" for the NXX drug on Luke, and well... Luke doesn't have much of a choice here either, does he?

Despite Jerome freaky freaky ways, ultimately, I believe that Jerome has "good intentions" despite his very... twisted way about going about things. I can't wait to see what the new chapters have in store about is backstory and his ties with the NXX drug.

I think there's a reason why Jerome/Oedipus seems to always be hovering around the NXX team. Perhaps we're getting closer to the truth or perhaps he's trying to cooperate with us. But, I don't think Jerome/Oedipus is an enemy if anything, he's more like a third party that is working independently. I could imagine him working together with the NXX team (for a short while perhaps before they start getting at each other's throat again), or maybe even sacrificing himself in the end to ensure the NXX team gets to the root of the problem. That said, I have several other theories storming up in my brain regarding the NXX drug and how all the boys tie in all of this as well.... in another post.

[eddieredmayneargentinablog]

New post: Broadway Barks! 🐕🐶

Over 30 Celebrity Presenters Will Join Bernadette Peters and Sutton Foster for Broadway Barks

The annual pet adoption event will be held later this summer in Shubert Alley.

Celebrity participants have been announced for the annual pet adoption event in Shubert Alley, Broadway Barks, which will once again be hosted by Tony winners Bernadette Peters and Sutton Foster.

As previously reported, the 26th annual dog and cat adoption celebration—founded by Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore—will be held August 3. The day kicks off at 3 PM, and celebrity presentations of the adoptable pets from 25 participating rescue groups and shelters will begin at 5 PM and continue to 6:30 PM.

Newly announced for the event are celebrity presenters Eric Anderson (The Great Gatsby), Philippe Arroyo (& Juliet), Jeannette Bayardelle (& Juliet), Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen), Dan Berry (The Outsiders), Maya Boyd (& Juliet), Stan Brown (Water for Elephants), Andréa Burns (The Notebook The Musical), Andrew R. Butler (Stereophonic), John Cardoza (The Notebook The Musical), Gabriela Carrillo (Six), Victoria Clark (Kimberly Akimbo), Jenn Colella (Suffs), Joe De Paul (Water for Elephants), Olivia Donalson (Six), Gregg Edelman (Water for Elephants), Jordan Fisher  (Hadestown),  Jasmine Forsberg (Six), Sara Gettelfinger  (Water for Elephants), Dorian Harewood (The Notebook The Musical), Nikki M. James (Suffs), Jeremy Jordan (The Great Gatsby), Sky Lakota-Lynch (The Outsiders), Storm Lever (Six), Isabelle McCalla (Water for Elephants), Wade McCollum (Water for Elephants), Paul Alexander Nolan (Water for Elephants), Brad Oscar (Wicked), Emma Pittman (The Outsiders), Maryann Plunkett (The Notebook The Musical), Eddie Redmayne (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club), Jelani Remy (Back to the Future), Didi Romero (Six), Adi Roy (Aladdin), Austin Scott (& Juliet), Christopher Sieber (Death Becomes Her), Jennifer Simard (Death Becomes Her), Emily Skinner (Suffs), Steven Skybell (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club), Alexandra Socha (Wicked), Dennis Stowe (Aladdin), Justin David Sullivan (& Juliet), Paulo Szot (& Juliet), Jordan Tyson (The Notebook The Musical), Michael Urie (Once Upon a Mattress), Ben Jackson Walker (& Juliet), Khaila Wilcoxon (Six), Betsy Wolfe (& Juliet), and Joy Woods (The Notebook The Musical).

Proceeds from the event benefit the participating shelters and rescue groups: 1 Love 4 Animals, Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniels Rescue, Adopt A Boxer Rescue, Animal Care Centers of NYC, Anjellicle Cats Rescue, Best Friends Animal Society, Bideawee, Bobbi and the Strays, City Critters, Francis’s Friends, Hearts & Bones Rescue, Husky House, Linda’s Cat Assistance, Little Shelter, Long Island Bulldog Rescue, Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Muddy Paws Rescue, North Shore Animal League, Pet ResQ Inc., Save Kitty Foundation, Second Chance Rescue, SPCA of Westchester, Urban Cat League, and Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue.

Foster first co-hosted with Peters in 2022. Both are returning to Broadway later this season: Foster in the revival of Once Upon a Mattress and Peters in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends.

Since its inception in 1998, approximately 85% of the more than 2,000 cats and dogs showcased in Broadway Barks have found forever homes. Visit BroadwayBarks.org.

Broadway Cares is one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of the American theatre community, since 1988 Broadway Cares has raised more than $300 million for essential services for people affected by HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 and other critical illnesses across the United States. Visit BroadwayCares.org.

[ausetkmt]

On September 7, 1996, at 11:15 p.m. (PDT), Tupac Shakur, a 25-year-old American rapper, was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The shooting occurred when the car carrying Shakur was stopped at a red light at East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane.[2] Shakur was in Marion "Suge" Knight's car, who was also injured in the shooting. Although Knight was only grazed by a bullet in the shooting, Shakur died from his injuries on September 13, 1996, six days after he was shot.

Shakur was struck by four rounds fired from a .40-calibre Glock:[1] two in the chest, one in the arm, and one in the thigh.[3] He died from his wounds six days later.

On September 29, 2023, 27 years later, Duane "Keefe D" Davis was arrested after being indicted by a grand jury for the first-degree murder of Shakur.[4][5]

Prior events

Tupac Shakur attended the Bruce Seldon vs. Mike Tyson boxing match with Marion "Suge" Knight, the head of Death Row Records, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. After leaving the match, one of Knight's associates, Trevon "Tre" Lane, a member of the M.O.B. Pirus gang based in Compton, California, spotted Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, from the rival South Side Compton Crips gang, in the MGM Grand lobby.[6] Earlier that year, in July 1996, Anderson and a group of South Side Crips attempted to rob Lane in a Foot Locker store at the Lakewood Center mall in Lakewood, California.

Lane told Shakur, who in turn attacked Anderson in the lobby. Shakur asked Anderson if he was from the "South" (South Side Crips) and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground.[6] Shakur and Knight's entourage assisted in assaulting Anderson. The fight, which was captured on the MGM Grand's video surveillance, was broken up by hotel security.[7]

After the brawl, Shakur returned to his hotel, the Luxor Las Vegas. He disclosed to girlfriend Kidada Jones his involvement in the Anderson fight, previously having promised to return to her after entering the MGM Grand and having her stay in a vehicle. Shakur left with Knight in a BMW sedan after changing clothes and went to Club 662, which was owned by Knight, to perform at a charity concert.[8][9]

Minutes before the shooting, Shakur's friend Leonard Jefferson captured an infamous image of him in the vehicle with Knight.[10] This image ended up being one of the last images of Shakur.

Shooting and aftermath

East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane intersection, 2012

At 11:00–11:05 p.m. (PDT), Shakur and Knight were halted on Las Vegas Boulevard by officers from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Bike Patrol for playing the car stereo too loudly and not having license plates. The plates were found in the trunk of Knight's car. The party was released a few minutes later without being cited.[11][12] At 11:10 p.m., while they were stopped at a red light at the intersection of East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane in front of the Maxim Hotel, a vehicle occupied by two women pulled up on their left side. Shakur, who was talking through the window of his brand new 1996 BMW 750iL,[13] exchanged words with the two women and invited them to go to Club 662.[12]

At 11:15 p.m., a white, four-door, late-model Cadillac pulled up to Knight's right side. The shooter, seated at the back of the Cadillac, rolled down the window and rapidly fired gunshots from a .40 S&W Glock 22 at Shakur's BMW. Shakur was hit four times: twice in the chest, once in the arm, and once in the thigh. One of the bullets went into Shakur's right lung.[14] Knight was hit in the head by fragmentation.[15]

Shakur's bodyguard, Frank Alexander, stated that when he was about to ride along with Shakur in Knight's car, Shakur asked him to drive Jones's car instead, in case they needed additional vehicles from Club 662 back to their hotel. Alexander reported in his documentary, Before I Wake, that shortly after the assault, one of the convoy's cars followed the assailant, but he never heard from the occupants.[16] Yaki Kadafi was riding in the car behind Shakur with bodyguards at the time of the shooting and, along with members of the Death Row entourage, refused to cooperate with police.[17]

Despite Knight's injuries and his vehicle having a flat tire, he was able to drive Shakur and himself a mile from the site to Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue. They were again pulled over by the Bike Patrol, who alerted paramedics through radio.[18] After arriving on the scene, police and paramedics took Knight and Shakur to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.[19] They were pulled over just a short distance from the MGM Grand, where their evening had begun.[18]

Gobi Rahimi, a Death Row music video director who visited Shakur at the hospital, later reported that he received news from a Death Row marketing employee that the shooters had called the record label and threatened Shakur.[19] Gobi told Las Vegas police, but said they claimed to be understaffed.[19] No attackers came to the hospital.[19] Shakur said he was dying while being carried into the emergency room.

At the hospital, Shakur was heavily sedated, was placed on life support machines, and was ultimately put under a medically-induced coma after repeatedly trying to get out of bed. He was visited by Jones and regained consciousness when she played Don McLean's "Vincent" on the CD player next to his bed. According to Jones, Shakur moaned, and his eyes were "filled with mucus and swollen." Jones told Shakur that she loved him.

Knight was released from the hospital the day following the shooting on September 8, but did not speak until September 11. He told officers he "heard something, but saw nothing" the night of the shooting. A spokesman for the officers said Knight's statement did nothing to help the investigation.[18] Officers at the time of Shakur's hospitalization reported having no leads. Sgt. Kevin Manning said during the week that officers did not receive "a whole lot of cooperation" from Shakur's entourage.[20]

Rahimi and members of Shakur's group, Outlawz, guarded Shakur while he stayed in the hospital due to their fear that whoever shot Shakur "was gonna come finish him off." Rahimi mentioned the possibility that Outlawz brought weapons with them.[21] While in the critical care unit on the afternoon of Friday, September 13, 1996, Shakur died of respiratory failure that led to cardiac arrest after the removal of his right lung. Doctors attempted to revive him but could not stop the hemorrhaging. His mother, Afeni, made the decision to cease medical treatment.[14] He was pronounced dead at 4:03 p.m.

In 2014, a police officer who claimed he witnessed Shakur's last moments said Shakur refused to state who shot him. When the officer asked Shakur if he saw the person or people who shot him, Shakur responded by saying, "Fuck you" to the officer as his last words.[22] Paramedics and other officers present at the scene did not report hearing Shakur say those words, nor did Knight or Alexander, who were also present.[23]

Investigative reports on the murder

One year after the shooting, Sgt. Kevin Manning, who headed the investigation, told Las Vegas Sun investigative reporter Cathy Scott that Shakur's murder "may never be solved." The case slowed early in the investigation, he said, as few new clues came in and witnesses clammed up. Manning stated that the investigation was at a standstill.[24] E.D.I. Mean, a collaborator of Shakur's and a member of Outlawz, said he was positive law enforcement knew "what happened" and added, "This is America. We found bin Laden."[21]

In 2002, the Los Angeles Times published a two-part story by Chuck Philips, titled "Who Killed Tupac Shakur?" based on a year-long investigation. Philips reported that "the shooting was carried out by a Compton gang called the South Side Crips to avenge the beating of one of its members by Shakur a few hours earlier. Orlando Anderson, the Crip whom Shakur had attacked, fired the fatal shots. Las Vegas police considered Anderson a suspect and interviewed him only once, briefly. Anderson was killed nearly two years later in an unrelated gang shooting." Philips's article also implicated East Coast rappers, including The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac's rival at the time, and several New York City criminals.[11]

The second article in Philips' series[25] assessed the murder investigation and said that Las Vegas police had mismanaged the probe. His article enumerated the missteps of the Las Vegas police as follows: (1) discounting the fight that occurred just hours before the shooting, in which Shakur was involved in beating Anderson in the MGM Grand lobby; (2) failing to follow up with a member of Shakur's entourage who witnessed the shooting, who told Las Vegas police he could probably identify one or more of the assailants but was killed before being interviewed; and (3) failing to follow up on a lead from a witness who spotted a white Cadillac similar to the car from which the fatal shots were fired and in which the shooters escaped.

Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper, reported in 2011 that the FBI released documents as a result of a Freedom of Information Act request, revealing its investigation of the Jewish Defense League for extorting protection money from Shakur and other rappers after making death threats against them.[26][27] In 2017, Knight claimed he might have been the target of the attack that killed Shakur, arguing that it was a hit on him as a staged coup to seize control of Death Row Records.[28]

Witnesses

At the time of the shooting, an entourage of around ten automobiles was following Knight and Shakur's vehicle. The year following the shooting, Knight stated during an ABC Primetime Live interview that he did not know who had shot Shakur but would never tell officers if he did.[29]

Kadafi was involved in a scuffle with officers two days following the shooting, after they pulled over a motorist with whom he was acquainted, and he protested. Kadafi left Las Vegas days after Shakur's death, traveling to Atlanta and Los Angeles before settling in New Jersey, where his relatives lived. In that time, Compton investigators assembled mug shots of several gang members, which included Anderson, and hand-delivered them to Las Vegas. Manning said detectives called Kadafi's lawyer to set up a meeting with the rapper so that he could be shown the pictures. According to Manning, the calls were not returned. Officers did not try to locate Kadafi, who was fatally shot in a housing project in Irvington, New Jersey, in November 1996, two months after Shakur's shooting.[30]

Mean and Alexander told the Times in early 1997 that they had never been asked by Las Vegas police to view photos of possible suspects in the case, despite having observed the shooting and having seen the men in the car from which the shots were fired. In an interview with Alexander conducted by Las Vegas police on March 19, 1997, he was shown a series of eight photo lineups, but was unable to identify any suspects from them. Mean claimed to have seen all four men in the vehicle, while Alexander reported seeing the face of the suspect who shot Shakur. In his March 1997 police interview, Alexander said that he only saw the occupants of the shooter's car in "more of a profile." Las Vegas police disputed the pair's account of what they had reported to the officers the night of the shooting.[31]

In the USA Network documentary Unsolved, broadcast in 2018, Duane "Keefe D" Davis, a Crips gang leader in California and Anderson's uncle, claimed to have been in the car, specifically in the front passenger seat, with Tupac's murderer when the shots were fired. He declined to name the shooter, citing "street code."[32] Despite this, he stated that the car was driven by Terrence "T-Brown" Brown and that Anderson and DeAndrae "Dre" Smith were sitting in the backseat of the car, all of whom were South Side Crips and are now deceased. He also stated that the shooter was sitting in the backseat.[33][34] In 2016, a M.O.B. Piru and former Death Row bodyguard named James "Mob James" McDonald claimed he saw Anderson and other South Side Crips pull up near Club 662 in a white Cadillac and were briefly parked nearby prior to the shooting of Suge's BMW.[35]

According to Radar Online, Keefe D stated that after waiting near Club 662, they went to a Liquor Barn store and they then proceeded to make their way to The Carriage House hotel. On their way there, they noticed the Death Row caravan.[36][37]

Arrest and trial of Duane Davis

On July 18, 2023, the Las Vegas Police Department executed a search warrant in connection with Shakur's murder.[38] The search was conducted in a home in Henderson, Nevada, and it was stated that the search was connected to the investigation into Shakur's death.[39] It was later revealed that the home belonged to the wife of Duane "Keefe D" Davis. Davis was subsequently arrested in connection with Tupac's murder on the morning of September 29, 2023.[40] He was held without bail and charged with murder. He pleaded not guilty on November 2, 2023 in Las Vegas.[41]

On November 7, 2023, Judge Carli Kierny for the Clark County District Court scheduled for Davis' trial to begin on June 3, 2024.[42] On January 9, 2024, during a court status check, Davis was granted $750,000 bail and allowed house arrest.[43] A second status check was held on February 20, 2024, during which it was agreed that Davis' trial would be delayed to November 4, 2024.[44][45] Despite being granted bail and house arrest, Davis remains incarcerated at the Clark County Detention Center

Location Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Date September 7, 1996; 27 years ago 11:15 p.m. (PDT)

Target Tupac Shakur

Attack type Drive-by shooting,

assassination Weapon.40 caliber Glock 22pistol

Deaths Tupac Shakur; (death occurred six days later after drive-by shooting)

Injured Suge KnightAccused

Orlando Anderson (suspected shooter; murdered before being charged)

Duane "Keefe D" Davis (accused of being an accomplice)

[brainrattlers]

Play It Cool - Tyson Jost (35/n)

Pairing: Tyson Jost x OFC (AJ)

Warnings: Language? It's 3am I can't remember honestly. Nothing graphic, but mentions of Damar Hamlin's injury.

Word Count: 2,929

Need to back up to Chapter 34? https://brainrattlers.tumblr.com/post/705091282371018752/play-it-cool-tyson-jost-34n

Start from the beginning at https://at.tumblr.com/brainrattlers/play-it-cool-tyson-jost-1n/p7no8u1hzuza

Author's Notes: AJ is feeling a little trapped in the extended stay hotel, and is taking a step toward finding a more permanent place for she and Tyson in Buffalo. Tyson's on a roadie, so while she's missing him, she's also enjoying a few things she doesn't get to when he's around. Short chapter this time around, especially after the really long one last week. I'm thinking I'll probably write a "What We Didn't See the First Time" extra to make up for this one's length.

It was an eventful journey back to Buffalo from Edmonton, but thankfully Tyson and AJ made it safely.  Let’s just say there were a lot of phone calls and trying to find connecting flights that would eventually find their way to Buffalo once the airport there finally opened. (And yes, the two cooked dinner AND did the dishes together that first night home!)

The next morning, Tyson made it to practice with the rest of the team. Thankfully everyone had made it back safely. Those that were still without power were staying in hotels downtown. With the travel ban lifted, it was announced that the game against Detroit was not only on, but was welcoming fans if they could safely make it out.  

The city had been through a lot in the last week - this was a glimmer of normalcy that was needed.

AJ decided to go to the game, as there wasn’t a whole lot to do at the hotel by herself. Donning her new hoodie she got for Christmas from Tyson, she found herself at KeyBank Center up against the glass for warmups, holding a simple piece of paper emblazoned with a symbol and a handful of letters.

TYSON   ❤

With a wink and a tap of his recently kissed fingers of his glove against the glass, Tyson skated by, picking up a puck to shoot at Luukkonen. The lack of individual attention didn’t even bother AJ - it needed to be a good night, and she didn’t want to cause Tyson to lose focus. The team as a whole was putting in the work - they’d been off a week due to the storm - and needed to keep their eyes on the prize to get the W that night.

The Sabres were on their A-game the first two periods, scoring five, including an assist from Tyson. (And caught AJ’s glance, giving her a nod before joining the team at the bench to celebrate.) But the third period was a bit stressful with the Red Wings scoring three in a row. Thankfully an empty-netter by Okposo (and subsequent hat trick) solidified the Sabres win. 

AJ made it back to the hotel first, shedding the clothes she wore out in favor of some soft sweatpants and tee, throwing the hoodie back on for warmth. Turning on Hulu, she turned on the new season of Letterkenny, catching a couple episodes before Tyson made it back home. Something in the intro of episode three made her absolutely squeal in delight.

The intro was a comedic play on NHLers’ names, fitting in with the new menu at the fictional MoD3an’s bar. Big names were thrown around, historic and current. Nate was in there, not unexpectedly. But right in the middle of it, Tyson’s name was mentioned in reference to something being served with Tyson Toast. AJ absolutely cackled and replayed the intro a few times, proud that her fiance had made his name known enough to make it into their skit. She was absolutely ecstatic to get to play it for Tyson when he did get home. 

After the episode ended, Tyson dragged AJ to bed, knowing she’d probably try to stay up to watch the remaining few episodes, and all he wanted was a celebratory kiss and snuggles that night. He too was still decompressing from the trip to Edmonton and was lacking sleep. With the team leaving again the next day for the start of a three-game roadie, AJ was more than happy to curl up to Tyson’s back, draping her arm over his torso as the big spoon. She felt his body loosen up as he drifted off to sleep.

Not wanting to miss time with AJ, Tyson woke up early before practice, waking her up as well to make breakfast together. Nothing fancy, some oatmeal and fruit was shared between the two. A good night’s sleep followed up with a warm breakfast and a conversation about what was going to happen in the next few days for each of them left Tyson feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the next few days. 

“Big plans for while I’m on the road?” Tyson was genuinely curious as he knew AJ was getting a little stir-crazy around the hotel.

“If it’s okay with you, I’ve got a couple apartments and townhome viewings I’m hoping to set up.” 

The smile on Tyson’s face was huge. He knew how difficult it was for AJ to feel okay putting roots down somewhere, considering all the upheaval for her the past couple of years. This was a big step for her. He nodded in excited approval.

The pair talked about what they were wanting in a new place, where the last place was weak, and budgets.

“Speaking of that, I’m thinking I might start advertising some freelance IT work again, see if I get any nibbles. It’s time I start contributing again.” AJ wasn’t feeling comfortable with how Tyson was just taking care of everything, and she was running out of her own money too. “I know you said you wanted to be able to just take care of me, but… you know I don’t work that way.”

Tyson felt a little down about it, because he really did mean it. He wanted to give the world to AJ so that she was free to do whatever she wanted. To him, her helping around the home as well as getting the old place packed and hauling stuff - that was more than enough contribution. He was going to have to accept the fact that she WANTED to contribute, that she felt useless just flitting about. She needed to have purpose in her own mind.

Tyson looked deep in thought, quiet, as he took in her words, finally letting it sink in that maybe her independent streak was a blessing in disguise somehow. It looked like he was staring at his empty oatmeal bowl. AJ reached across the table and touched his hand, bringing him to the present from wherever his mind was. His eyes met hers, nodding.

Trying to get the mood lighter again, Tyson shifted the conversations back to the new home hunt.

“Send me pics? Maybe some video? I wish I could go with you… stupid roadie.” Tyson was a little frustrated, but also knew that the roadie was part of his job.

“Of course, I want you to help make the decision too! Also it’s not like I’m going to just choose one on the spot and make you move in without seeing it in person first! I’m just going to get some ideas, and if I find one I like, we’ll go see it when you’re back.”

The corners of Tyson’s mouth were starting to crack into a smile.

Looking at the time, it was the point of the morning when Tyson was going to have to depart to practice, and then would head to the airport after. It was getting easier again for AJ, especially knowing she had things to do to fill the time, rather than watching TV and playing Fortnite aimlessly.

With a suit jacket over his hoodie and his backpack on his shoulders, AJ latched onto Tyson for a long hug. He rested his forehead on the bridge of her nose, knowing this was one of her favorite feelings. A soft kiss on the lips and the tip of her nose was the signal he had to get going. Whispers of “I love you” were shared before the heavy sigh from the two increasing the distance between them.

As Tyson walked out the door, AJ followed to the doorway, watching him head toward the elevator. He blew a kiss before turning the corner, smiling as AJ “caught” it and put it in her pocket for later.

Hearing the elevator doors close, AJ headed back inside, shutting the door. With a deep inhale, she picked up the dishes that were left on the counter and washed them out before the oatmeal became concrete at the bottom of the bowls. Looking around at the studio, she remembered just why she was going to contact property management companies to see some rentals. Pulling out her laptop, she started browsing what was available in a few areas of the city that the two had talked about moving to. Emails and phone calls were made, setting up a few appointments.

At nearly the same time, AJ’s stomach was alerting her to it being lunch time, and her phone buzzed alerting her that Tyson was finishing up with practice, heading to the airport.

Tyson: Wish you were coming to Boston. We could get some baked beans! 

AJ: Don’t fahget to pahk the cah on Havahd Yahd. lol

Grabbing some lunch on the way to the first apartment appointment, AJ looked at the listing again, unsure if it was really what she would have been looking for, let alone Tyson. But she was going to keep an open mind. Touring the location with the management rep, she snapped a few photos and sent them to Tyson.

AJ: Location 1. <3 attachments>

Tyson: Hmm. You’re not saying much.

AJ: I didn’t want to sway you one way or the other.

Tyson: I think your lack of saying anything tells me a lot. I’m not feeling this one though. Getting ready to take off. If you look at any others, send pics still. I’ll see them when we land. ILY

AJ: (heart emoji)

One more location to look at that afternoon, and AJ was liking that one more than the first already. She even took some video and sent everything to Tyson’s phone, knowing he’d be landing soon - Buffalo to Boston is a short trip. 

Tyson: This one is nice, and I think you like it because you sent video this time. Add it to the “check out together” list. On the ground, call you tonight babe.

While looking at places to live, AJ kept an eye open to businesses in the area to see what was there. Is it mainly retail? Food? Actual offices? Ideas were brewing in her head, but for now, just finding a place to call home that wasn’t an extended stay hotel was the priority. Before heading back to the hotel, AJ snagged some groceries, things that Tyson wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) eat. Getting to have ravioli with Alfredo sauce for dinner was a small reminder of why Tyson going on roadies wasn’t all bad.

Tyson called a bit later via facetime after coming back from dinner with a few guys on the team. He found AJ was on the sofa, buried in a fleece blanket, and could see her bowl propped on her knee. 

“I see you’re eating likely something you wouldn’t eat in front of me, am I right?” 

“Maaaybe. How’s Boston?”

The two chatted for a good hour before Tyson had to call it a night, needing to get to sleep early as the game was an early start due to it being New Year’s Eve. He could see AJ was struggling with something.

“You’re making that face babe, what’s wrong?”

It hit AJ hard that she wasn’t going to be able to kiss Tyson at midnight. The whole tradition of midnight kisses with the one you’ll spend the next year with was about to be broken.

“Going to miss kissing you at the stroke of 12… If I could get to Ottawa, I would.”

“You want me to get you a ticket to Ottawa?” Tyson was being serious, but knew she would turn it down anyway, especially knowing she had a few other rentals to look at. “How about… when I get home, we set a clock to 11:59, and have our own countdown?”

Leave it to Tyson to come up with something so simple, but effective, to make AJ feel better. With a nod and smile, he knew that things would be alright.

Wishes for sweet dreams and good sleep were shared, and the call closed out. Tyson laid in his hotel bed, staring at the ceiling, trying to figure out a way to make their faux New Years Eve perfect. Thoughts swirled around in his head, until he couldn’t stay awake any longer. He luckily had a couple days to think about it.

AJ couldn’t sleep for some reason that night, but got up early as rest was eluding her still. Hitting the gym, she pumped herself up to look at another apartment Saturday morning, getting her back to the hotel in time to watch the game. Photos of that location were sent to Tyson, but she knew she wouldn’t hear back until afterward, when the team would be packing it up and heading to Ottawa. (Don’t tell Tyson, but she might have slept through the game, honestly. She didn’t miss much, at least, other than an OT win. In fact, her watch vibrating against her wrist woke her up.)

Tyson: On the plane, heading to north. Hmm. This place looks okay, but I’ll let you decide if it is one I need to see in person. 

AJ: I think I need to look at a couple more first, it might go in the maybe pile. Get some sleep! 

And with that, AJ needed to figure out what she was going to do for her New Years’ Eve in. Queuing up a movie on Netflix, AJ ordered a pizza and settled in for the night. Falling asleep on the sofa again during the second movie she had playing, that damn watch woke her up again. Grabbing her phone, she found it was 11:58PM, and Tyson was trying to Facetime again.

“Couldn’t NOT see my babe at midnight!” Tyson’s eyes were blurry with sleep, as he set an alarm to wake himself up in time. He had opted to stay at the hotel rather than go out with some of the others on the team. “You ready to count it down?”

AJ laughed. Not her ideal midnight, but it was better than nothing.

And with the clock counting down 5 4 3 2 1, AJ could hear the fireworks going off outside of the hotel as the clock hit midnight. She leaned in and kissed the lens of her phone camera, and could hear Tyson chuckling a bit, following suit and kissing his screen too.

“I think I’ll still take that real kiss when you get back. Now back to sleep with you! I don’t want you struggling tomorrow night, er, I guess tonight. Kick some Senators butt tonight Jost.” 

“Only because you told me to. Happy New Year, babe. Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for US. Sleep well babe.”

AJ did indeed sleep well, waking up almost around noon. Due to the holiday, she wasn’t going to be able to look at any other apartments that day, and instead had a lazy day. She crocheted a few rows on the blanket she was working on, she watched movies, she took a bubble bath. Throwing on a pair of pajama pants and Tyson’s burgundy hoodie, she readied herself for the game that evening. Unfortunately, even though Tyson had a few good chances to score, as did the rest of the team, it just wasn’t in the cards to win, resulting in a 3-1 loss.

Three more properties to look at on Monday, filling up a lot of AJ’s free time that day. She liked two of the three, and sent MORE photos to Tyson. He agreed on the two she liked as well, adding them to the list to check out together. 

Speaking of Tyson, the team made it to DC, for the final game of the roadie. After the loss in Ottawa, they were hungry. Afternoon skate was intense, and a lot of weaknesses from the Ottawa game were addressed. It was a long day, and Tyson was happy to just crash for the night. Unfortunately, a bombshell was dropped that another pro athlete from Buffalo had collapsed on the field in Cincinnati, and it wasn’t looking good. It made for a long night as one of their own, even if it were a different sport, was hanging in the balance.

The next day, while the news wasn’t great, it wasn’t terrible either. The outpouring of love for Hamlin was incredible from all over the country, and world. The team had shirts made showing their support, wearing them as they entered the arena that evening. Washington continued the wave of support, offering up a moment of silence to honor Hamlin. The Sabres were playing this game for Damar.

And what a game it was - exciting as it was back and forth (although honestly if you’re playing in that game, it’s gotta be frustrating)... but Tyson tied it up middle of the third, eventually taking it to overtime. Tage scored his third, earning a hat trick and winning it in OT. A hard fought battle, but they were victorious in the end.

Tyson was never so happy to get home though after an emotional couple of days. Their flight wouldn’t be leaving until the next day as the Sabres would not be playing until Saturday against Minnesota (another reason to be emotional but that’s for the next chapter). But as soon as the flight touched down, Tyson was the first out of his seat, and trying to be the first off the plane so he could get to the temporary home and have his real New Years kiss with the woman he wanted to spend the rest of the year with.

Chapter 36 is at https://at.tumblr.com/brainrattlers/play-it-cool-tyson-jost-36n/n5yh59f4bs7e

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What’s Out This Week? 4/5

Better late than never, right?

Disney Villains: Scar #1 - Chuck Brown,Trevor Fraley & Jahnoy Lindsay

A startling new vision starring Disney's greatest villain, set within the world of The Lion King!  Eisner and Ringo Award-winning author Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) and stunning artist Trevor Fraley tell a tale of fire and fury, centered on an enraged Scar, unable to accept that he will never be king - not so long as long as Mufasa and his new son inhabit Pride Rock. A plan is starting to formulate within Scar's corrupt mind, which will bring him face-to-face with the mysterious shaman, Rafiki...

Hairball #1 (of 4) -  Matt Kindt & Tyler Jenkins

A brand-new supernatural nightmare that's Junji Ito meets Hayao Miyazaki from the Eisner-nominated creators of Fear Case and Apache Delivery Service. A young girl with a black cat begins to suspect the innocuous beast is behind all her troubles: her parents' fighting, family plagues, and innumerable supernatural horrors. As she tries her best to rid herself of this creature, she discovers that maybe the cat is not evil after all and a greater terror may be behind these horrific events harming her life.  

Junk Rabbit #1 (of 5) -  Jimmie Robinson

A new hero rises from mountains of consumer waste, mass homelessness, and devastating climate change. Some call the hero a myth, an urban legend, but others know that it's the JUNK RABBIT come to life!

JIMMIE ROBINSON brings a new take to the dystopian tale of how climate disaster alters not only our world, but also the heroes that literally rise from it. Swamp Thing meets RoboCop.

Parachute Kids GN - Betty Tang

Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own. Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world-and get along. Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis's constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalate-and all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choices-can Feng-Li keep her family together?

Second Coming: Trinity #1 (of 6) - Mark Russell, Richard Pace & Leonard Kirk 

Back again: The book that turned the comics industry upside-down with "quite a bit of humor...[and] a lot of heart" (The New York Times). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, tackles his biggest challenge in 2000 years: babysitting a child with super powers! Meanwhile, his roommate-the superhero called Sunstar-faces his greatest enemy, and his own guilt, in a court of law. Written and co-created by 2022 Eisner winner Mark Russell with art by co-creator Richard Pace and Leonard Kirk.

Sonic The Hedgehog #1 5th Anniversary Edition - Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley & Tyson Hesse

It has been five years since Sonic the Hedgehog #1, can you believe it?! Five years of friendship, speediness, and chili dogs! To celebrate, we're getting the team back together! Join Ian Flynn and Tracy Yardley for a reprint of #1, plus an all-new bonus short story, a look at how the comics get made, and more!

The Sprite & The Gardener TP - Rii Abrego & Joe Whitt

Long, long ago, sprites were the caretakers of gardens. Every flower was grown by their hand. But when humans appeared and began growing their own gardens, the sprites' magical talents soon became a thing of the past. When Wisteria, an ambitious, kindhearted sprite, starts to ask questions about the way things used to be, she'll begin to unearth her long-lost talent of gardening. But her newly honed skills might not be the welcome surprise she intends them to be. The Sprite and the Gardener, the debut graphic novel by Joe Whitt and Rii Abrego, is bursting with whimsical art and vibrant characters. Join our neighborhood of sprites in this beautiful, gentle fantasy where both gardens and friendships blossom.

Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Dog Of War #1 - Mike Chen & Angel Hernandez

BORK! An extremely rare purebred corgi from Earth makes its way aboard Deep Space 9 when Quark cuts a deal to procure it for a high buyer. After all, a Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all! But Latinum the corgi comes with unexpected cargo that shakes Captain Benjamin Sisko to the core: a Borg component discovered by a crew sent to uncover Cardassian technology after the station's reoccupation. Don't miss out on this exclusive "lost episode" celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fan-favorite show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and debut comic series by acclaimed author Mike Chen (Star Wars: Brotherhood) and Star Trek comics artist extraordinaire Angel Hernandez!

Sweet Paprika: Black, White & Pink One-Shot - Mirka Andolfo

Infernum Press' sexy CCO, created by Harvey Award-winning superstar MIRKA ANDOLFO, returns with some all-new stories for a special in black, white, and...pink! 

A selection of fun and spicy adventures set within the SWEET PAPRIKA universe, presented by an outstanding array of talent from across the comics and entertainment industry, including KATANA COLLINS (Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn, Soul Stripper), STJEPAN ŠEJIC (Harleen, SUNSTONE), RETSU TATEO (Full Metal Panic), KIM KRIZAN (Before Sunrise), STEVE ORLANDO (Marauders, Scarlet Witch, COMMANDERS IN CRISIS), and more!

Tista GN Vol 1 - Tatsuya Endo

In New York City, the NYPD struggles to track down a serial killer known as Sister Militia, who has been targeting mobsters and other criminals in the Big Apple. No one knows who Sister Militia really is except a few residents of a Catholic orphanage. Her name is Tista...

Wheel Of Time: The Eye Of The World TP - Chuck Dixon, Robert Jordan & Chase Conley

The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel has been hailed as an exciting interpretation of Robert Jordan's classic fantasy novel. The first volume introduces Rand al'Thor and his friends Matrim and Perrin at home in Emond's Field, shortly before the spring festival. Moiraine Damodred and Lan Mandragoran appear and almost before Rand knows it, a vicious band of half-men, half beasts invade the Two Rivers seeking their master's enemy. Moiraine must persuade Rand al'Thor and his friends to leave their home and enter a larger unimaginable world filled with dangers waiting in the shadows and in the light.

Whatcha snagging this week, Fantom Fam?

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PAUL VS. TYSON SPECTACLE AFTERMATH

November 17, 2024

In a clash that feels like a page taken from tabloid television scripting, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson shared the boxing ring in a highly publicized bout broadcast live on Netflix.

On the surface, it’s an odd pairing: Paul, the internet provocateur-turned-boxer, and Tyson, the aging legend who once ruled the heavyweight division. Beneath the surface, was this bullshit legitimately about boxing?

In the wake of the stupid-hyped Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match, we're left to sift through the debris of yet another carefully orchestrated media circus. As the dust settles, it's time to peel back the layers and examine what this spectacle truly represents in our current cultural landscape.

ILLUSION OF COMPETITION

Netflix reported a staggering 60 million households tuned in, with peak viewership reaching 65 million simultaneous streams[3]. These astronomical figures underscore the power of spectacle in our digital age. But what are we really consuming? And, what is the real story here?

At the weigh-in, chaos erupted as Tyson slapped Paul, igniting a firestorm of internet buzz. Paul, never one to let drama simmer, declared, "He made it personal; I’m going to knock him out!" Tyson, however, calmly reiterated, “The talking is over.” While this moment could be dismissed as another pre-fight publicity stunt, the implications of the event broadcasted to millions extend far beyond the ring.

The slap is emblematic of a growing trend where sassiness supersedes substance. It’s a calculated move designed to dominate headlines, trending hashtags, and social media algorithms.

Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson in a fight that was more pageantry than pugilism[1][3]. The 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer outpointed the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion in a macho hot mess that left many spectators feeling shortchanged. But was anyone truly surprised?

This matchup was never about showcasing the sweet science of boxing. It was a calculated exercise in attention-grabbing, designed to captivate millions while distracting from more pressing issues.

CIRCUS AFTERMATH

In the aftermath of the Paul vs. Tyson flashbang, social media erupted with a mix of disappointment, criticism, and meme-worthy moments, glorifying figures who blur the line between hero and antihero:

NBA legend Magic Johnson lamented that he had to turn off the fight, calling it "just sad"[3].

Former heavyweight Tony Bellew urged fans to boycott Paul until he faces a worthy opponent[3].

Terence Crawford, a multi-weight world champion, bluntly stated that Tyson "looked like trash"[4].

The reactions paint a picture of a public simultaneously enthralled and repulsed by what they witnessed.

DISTRACTION VALUE

As we dissect this event, we must ask ourselves: What larger narratives are being obscured while we fixate on this manufactured drama? What critical global or domestic issues have slipped under the radar during this media frenzy?

This fight serves as a stark reminder of how easily our collective attention can be manipulated. While millions were glued to their screens watching two men of vastly different ages and skill levels engage in a glorified sparring session, what important stories went untold?

SOCIETAL MIRROR

This bizarre Paul vs. Tyson cucking pageant raises troubling questions about our society's moral compass:

How does the glorification of such humiliation rituals affect societal values?

What does this say about our attitude toward aging, and our long-held respect for sports and athletic legends?

Are we elevating the wrong role models?/ the wrong ideals?

How is the integrity of boxing as a sport affected by disproportionate celebrity matchups?

Studies suggest that these events shape our understanding of heroism, pushing society to embrace performative bravado over genuine courage and perseverance[9]. By centering attention on a fight, audiences are encouraged to identify with the spectacle’s players, not as mere fighters but as avatars of fame and wealth—a narrative as hollow as it is enticing.

In magic, the key to a successful illusion is misdirection. In the grand theater of media and politics, events like the Paul-Tyson event serve a similar purpose. They captivate our attention while more significant machinations occur just outside our field of vision. I can't help but to feel this form of magic show is deleterious to society's perception of aging, causing us to move further and further away from respecting the elderly. This is especially highlighted coming out of the mass-hysteria cast upon the world by gobal interest forces like the World Health Organization in 2020 when millions of elderly people died alone due to artificial, establishment-concocted circumstances[10][11].

VIGILANT MINDS

As consumers of media and participants in the cultural conversation, we have a responsibility to look beyond the surface-level entertainment. We must ask ourselves: What's being hidden? What's the true value of a mesmerized masses? And most importantly, what essential rights and dignities are being intentionally eroded by bad actors while our eyes are fixed on the ring?

In a world where attention is currency, events like the Paul-Tyson fight are not just entertainment—they're a form of social engineering. It's up to us to recognize media glitz for what it is and refocus our energy on the issues that truly matter.

The real fight isn't in the ring. It's in our daily struggle to stay informed, engaged, and focused on the real victories that shape our world. Let's not permiss the dog and pony show of modern exhibition blind us to the realities that demand our critical attention.

MIND CHOICES

Ultimately, this event serves as both a distraction and a reflection. The frenzy surrounding it isn’t just about Paul or Tyson but about what captivates us as a society—what we allow to capture our minds. In the process, we are left pondering: Are we entertained or manipulated? Perhaps both. Maybe entertainment is manipulation. And as we ponder, the powers that be continue crafting new extravaganzas, holding our attention hostage while I fear the bigger stories remain untold.

The Paul vs. Tyson theater is more than a boxing match—it’s a cultural Rorschach test. What do you see in this chaos? Is it simply true sport, or innocently scripted entertainment? More grave, is it an elaborate smokescreen?

Either way, the game plays on, but as individuals we can choose whether or not to be participants.

Citations: [1] https://www.today.com/popculture/who-won-the-mike-tyson-jake-paul-fight-rcna180459 [2] https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-fight-winner-results/2e17ad10885e579ff22ee7e9 [3] https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/17/sport/mike-tyson-jake-paul-fight-reaction-spt-intl/index.html [4] https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-social-media-reactions/e7a238ae24c681da80f9c5d6 [5] https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-fight-results-winners-highlights-undercard-on-netflix-complete-guide/ [6] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jake-paul-wins-fight-mike-tyson/ [7] https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2024/11/16/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-fight-reactions/76325168007/ [8] https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/11/17/paul-tyson-fight-reax [9] https://stanfordmag.org/contents/the-psychology-of-heroism [10] https://academic.oup.com/ia/article/98/6/2057/6765179 [11] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953622007626

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Events Internship|Part-time| Tyson Events Center

Overview:Reports to:Event ManagerThe Event Management Intern will assist the Events Department in coordination, execution and completion of various events held at the Tyson Events Center / Fleet Farm Arena. The candidate will also assist with part time staff hiring, scheduling, deployment and supervising during events. The internship will consist of approximately 24+ hours a week with days and…

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Ellis B. Haizlip (September 21, 1929 – January 25, 1991) was a television and theatrical producer, broadcaster and promoter of African American culture. He is known as the creator, producer and host of the television variety show, SOUL!.

He was born and grew up in DC. He attended Howard University, where he produced plays and theatre shows before graduating. He moved to New York City, and began producing plays with actors such as Vinnette Carroll, Cicely Tyson, Calvin Lockhart, and James Earl Jones, as well as performances by Alvin Ailey’s dance company. He produced shows in Europe and the Middle East, including plays by James Baldwin and Langston Hughes, as well as a concert tour by Marlene Dietrich.

He created and executive produced Soul!, an arts program which became a showcase for many African American artists and musicians, such as Ashford and Simpson, Roberta Flack, and poet Nikki Giovanni. He presented the show, after a few initial programs with other presenters. According to one biography, “Haizlip’s vision was for a program that would use the variety show format to display the breadth and variety of Black culture. The mission of “Soul!” would be not merely to entertain African American viewers, but to challenge them to ponder the possible meanings of Black culture and Black community at a time when African Americans were driving America’s social transformation... Soul! was unapologetic about aiming its diverse and self-critical weekly affirmation of Black culture and politics to African American viewers, a group that had not had the pleasure of seeing itself widely, or truthfully, represented on television..”

He continued to promote African American culture through events such as the first Congressional Black Caucus Dinner and “Soul at the Center”. After the television show ended in 1973, when funding was reduced, he remained active in the media. He coordinated work at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

In 2018, a documentary film about him entitled Mr. Soul! was written, directed and produced by his niece, filmmaker Melissa Haizlip. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Saturday, August 31, 2024 - Tim Walz

Governors Walz and Laura spent the day campaigning in Kansas, while sporting Ralston High School (or Nebraska) gear due to a friendly bet from the Friday Night Football game up north. The schedule of 'official' events is below.

Topeka, KS Event Location: Kansas State Capitol Event Type: Policy Announcement Event Time: 9:00 - 10:00 CT *Full-text of the speech to follow shortly.

Salina, KS Event Location: Webster Conference Center Event Type: Lunch with Agriculture Industry Leaders Event Time: 12:00 - 15:00 CT *This event was focused on learning more from people we would like to welcome to the new agriculture initiative we want to bring to the state. Leaders from Cargill, Tyson, The Land Institute, American Topsoil, ADM, Syngenta and Nestle were invited to lead the corporate markets portion; Researchers from KSU, WSU, and FHSU who focus on engineering, agriculture, genetics, public health, and Native American history were invited to head up the academic side; Governor Laura Kelly and Congresswoman Sharice Davids were invited to head up the government entity side as were members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi and Kickapoo tribes. Additionally there were speeches, which took place after Governors Walz and Kelly left. These speeches were from special guests as follows; John Steenhuisen Minister of Agriculture from South Africa and Carlos Fávaro Minister of Agriculture and Livestock from Brazil. The event was very high energy and we believe this energy will propel the new initiative forward.

Hays, KS Event Location: Fort Hays State University Event Type: Get Out the Vote Event Time: 17:00 - 20:30 CT *A campaign of door knocking was kicked off on-campus by the Governors but they knocked on many doors off-campus as well. Mail-in ballots were a topic of many discussion and directions on how to apply for mail-in were supplied, but no forms were given out.

~BR~

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4 things we learned from Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry

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Published: July 21, 2024

The self-proclaimed king and the man who runs boxing made his return to the ring in Tampa, FL, on July 20. Controversial and divisive social media star Jake Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) stopped former MMA and current bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry over six rounds. Paul was largely dominant, scoring knockdowns in both the first and second rounds before forcing a stoppage after dropping Perry a third time in the sixth. 

With another victory in the books, the question remains: what's next for Paul? When is his next scheduled fight? And what did we learn from his performance against Perry? Frontproof Media lists four things we learned from Paul's win over Mike Perry. 

1.WE KNOW HIS NEXT FIGHT

A gigantic fight with former heavyweight champion Iron Mike Tyson is on the horizon for Paul. The fight was rescheduled for November 15 because Tyson suffered a stomach ulcer that caused him to take a break in training. The fight will be broadcast on the world's biggest streaming platform, Netflix, and will be held at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX. 

The event has the potential to be one of the biggest in combat sports history in both viewership and attendance. On the undercard will be one of the most anticipated rematches in women's boxing history, with Amanda Serrano challenging Katie Taylor for her undisputed junior welterweight titles. The mix of having a genuine boxing match that holds implications for the immediate future of women's boxing and an event-centered fight to bring in casual fans could be a recipe for something unprecedented in the sport. 

2. JAKE PAUL WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT MMA FIGHTERS IN BOXING MATCHES

After three fights against fighters whose careers were primarily rooted in pugilism, Paul is firmly set on fighting MMA fighters. Following the fight with Perry, there was no talk of progression in terms of increasing his fights from eight to ten rounds or facing a cruiserweight contender, taking him one step closer to his supposed goal of winning a world title. The current crop of cruiserweight champions are not well known by the general public, with only Gilberto Ramirez and Jai Opetaia having any name recognition. 

Aside from his upcoming bout with Tyson, Paul only spoke about potentially fighting MMA superstar Conor McGregor and current UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Recently, Pereira expressed interest in taking a fight within the rules of the sweet science. Pereira has fought one professional boxing match and 40 kickboxing matches in addition to his 13 MMA bouts. Upon hearing this news, Paul said he would be happy to welcome the UFC champion back to boxing. 

"Alex Pereira, you said you wanna box," Paul said after his fight with Mike Perry. "I'm the king of this. Come over; we can make it happen. After Mike Tyson, let's make it happen." 

Continuing fights with former or current MMA fighters is acceptable for a fighter with only monetary concerns. However, Paul stated he wanted to be taken seriously as a boxer and become a legitimate world champion one day. Paul is being pulled in multiple directions by casual fans, hardcore boxing fans, and his own team. Fighting boxers that are unknown to the masses won't garner Paul the same-sized paychecks and will put him at a greater risk of losing. Yet, he can only achieve his goal of being a world champion in boxing by beating a real professional boxer. 

3. JAKE PAUL NEEDS TO WORK ON HIS CONDITIONING

Paul has looked absolutely dominant in his previous three outings. He's scored two consecutive first-round knockouts against Andre August and Ryan Bourland. The bout with Tyson will be at heavyweight, and thus, Paul has put on weight in preparation. The cruiserweight fight with Perry showcased Paul's power and, most importantly, an improving jab. The jab set Perry up for Paul's power shots and made him think twice anytime he wanted to advance an attack. 

As the rounds passed, it became clear that Perry would not be finished in one or two rounds. Paul continued to land power shot after power shot, and while Perry's sheer toughness was on full display, so was Paul's diminishing energy. Paul looked sloppy at times and seemed like he was in a hurry for the rounds to end. Fortunately for Paul, he was against an opponent who had less-than-stellar footwork and was unable to take advantage of openings. 

Against a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, Paul may be able to escape unpunished fighting in spurts while languishing in rounds throwing punches with the technique of a bar-brawler. But, when he does step in the ring against a true adversary with no significant disadvantages, his conditioning will be crucial. 

4. THE ACT IS STARTING TO FEEL STALE WHILE SALES REMAIN STEADY

Whether boxing purists like it or not, Jake Paul is one of the sport's most significant names. The fight with Mike Perry sold out at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, and over 17,500 fans were in attendance. But, after the fight with Tyson and Paul runs out of former MMA fighters or fellow social media stars to fight, how much longer will fans be interested in tuning in to watch him beat another overmatched opponent? Will fans still pay to watch him fight a former NBA player or a past-his-prime former champion after a few more years of the same song and dance? 

Paul's team has been brilliant in how they have slowly moved him while ballooning his box office returns. They may already have a plan to prevent Paul's career from feeling stale, yet fans can only be fooled for so long.

(Featured Photo: Esther Lin/Most Valuable Promotions)

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CATCH SOME BEADS AT THE DOWNTOWN MARDI GRAS PARADE FRIDAY

MARDI GRAS RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN SIOUX CITY THIS EVENING. IT’S FOR THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMMERTIME TRADITION OF THROWING AND CATCHING BEADS AT THE DOWNTOWN MARDI GRAS PARADE. THE PARADE KICKS OFF AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE TYSON EVENTS CENTER, TURNS LEFT UP PIERCE STREET, CONTINUING TO TURN RIGHT ON 3RD STREET, AND THEN ENDING ON IOWA STREET. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF BEADS WILL BE THROWN INTO THE…

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CIA: Creche child project, "NASH", Viet Cong; Saigon Police Chief children's system. Ceased practice of amphetamines given to self-defense victim, system at this point nation-wide.

NSA: Junior administrator, "DAMN-YANKEE", writer's codebase project and systems manager. Video games design work, MUSH codebase system to enhance games and theory. Shut down Auckland Scientology and Alcoholics Anonymous Royal Irish Navy draft of FPS players to teachers and police services; system, outed as Yeltsin arms and weapons caches convoy, Jewish underground.

ROTC: Air National Guard Corps, "STALIN", campus drug informant as signal during mass incarcerations facing Queen of England, George W. Bush, Confederate South, Buddhist League Arts, and Blue Dog Democrats, as collaborators with overall backing behind World Trade Center attacks; domination of narcotics trade, through oil expenditures, of US Army necessity for private groweries. End of Marvel USMC tracking of subjects for comic write-ins, and legalization of marijuana under tree surgeon standards, to prevent poisoning.

Homeland Security: Drafted State Police Trooper, "SULLIVAN", deployed against impetus of Pentagon business mercantile; Carnival Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Cruises, Adolf's meat tenderizer, Campbell's Soup, Tyson Chicken, Denmark Bounty Leagues, and Firaxis Games. Placed in direct combat action against Andrew Donson, a suicide act intended to place corpse on Apple Systems. Running field action, on MUSH, in Boston, and on foot with family, to liberate trapped soldiers and civilians and criminals, through investment in food and eateries, by Boston Police Department, and Deviant Art hacks of "Swirlyman", alias "Dr. Joshua Golden", real name "Andrew Donson", to liberate "Firaxis Games", for Massachusetts State Legislature. Public Attorney General's suit, and mass dissemination of psychiatric practice of Nation-State of Iran, placed through system; MI-6 Bellevue, shut down, by "Gotham" print.

Mossad Elite Forces: Drafted for action through Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), by elite SIS Hanoi Gestapo team. Revenge for World Trade Center attacks, given as Schulzstaffel trained order; Operatives Charlebois, Williamson, Ahlquist, Monahan, and Gagnon selected, to penetrate South Park Studios writing, forseeing another "Treblinka" event, a Poraujmos; leading to an ethnic purge of Africans, and Latinos, taught to speak Hebrew, by confidence grifts, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. South Park print, followed by precise shot through chess match, at public witness of Queen of England engaging in chess match. "Volund", "Chet", "Crux", "Mercy", and "Dremarian", go under, replaced with duplicate operative team, "Blackwater". Blackwater, executed, for actions during War on Terror.

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Hofstra University

SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE PART II – IMPLEMENTING SOLUTIONS

This panel is a follow-up to the School to Prison Pipeline (STPP) Forum that took place in October 2023. The highly acclaimed Forum featured experts in many fields that intersect with the pipeline, including a juvenile court judge, an innovative district attorney, an advocate for local youth, a local school superintendent, and two Hofstra professors with experience researching related issues. The panelists defined the STPP and explained it as a collection of school disciplinary policies that disproportionately criminalize children of color under the guise and slogan of “zero tolerance.” As the original Forum dealt with causes and consequences of the pipeline, this Part II panel will focus specifically on current and possible practical solutions to the STPP and will feature local educators and social workers who deal with the prevention and amelioration of the pipeline’s effects.

Participants:

Joyce A. Lewis, COO, Visions to Opportunity Inc.

LaShawn Lukes, Founder/Executive Director, Cultivating Lives, Inc.

Samara Mohamed, School Counselor, NYC and Hempstead Schools

Keith D. Saunders, Educational Consultant, Saunders Omnipresent Network Inspiring American Youth Inc.

Casilda E. Roper-Simpson, Adjunct Professor, Molloy University Criminal Justice and Paralegal Dept.

Facilitated by:

Dr. Kristen Maziarka, Hofstra Criminology and Mr. Demar Tyson, Editor-in-chief, Urban Life Magazine

*Community Reentry Consortium (CRC): Is a network of organizations and individuals on Long Island, who focus on developing resources and solutions for effective integration of returning citizens and support of families of people in prison. To learn more about the CRC and/or about the event, contact Dr. Liena Gurevich, Hofstra Criminology, at Liena.Gurevich@hofstra.edu.

Thursday, February 29, 4:30-6 p.m. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus

This event is FREE and open to the public. Advance registration is required. More info and to RSVP visit http://tinyurl.com/25cy53sn.

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Events 2.11 (after 1950)

1953 – Cold War: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower denies all appeals for clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. 1953 – Israeli-Soviet relations are severed. 1959 – The Federation of Arab Emirates of the South is created as a protectorate of the United Kingdom. 1963 — The Beatles recorded their first album Please Please Me. 1970 – Japan launches Ohsumi, becoming the fourth nation to put an object into orbit using its own booster. 1971 – Cold War: the Seabed Arms Control Treaty opened for signature outlawing nuclear weapons on the ocean floor in international waters. 1978 – Pacific Western Airlines Flight 314 crashes at the Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada with 42 deaths and seven survivors. 1979 – The Iranian Revolution establishes an Islamic theocracy under the leadership of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. 1990 – Nelson Mandela is released from Victor Verster Prison outside Cape Town, South Africa after 27 years as a political prisoner. 1990 – Buster Douglas, a 42:1 underdog, knocks out Mike Tyson in ten rounds at Tokyo to win boxing's world Heavyweight title. 1997 – Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. 1999 – Pluto crosses Neptune's orbit, ending a nearly 20-year period when it was closer to the Sun than the gas giant; Pluto is not expected to interact with Neptune's orbit again until 2231. 2001 – A Dutch programmer launched the Anna Kournikova virus infecting millions of emails via a trick photo of the tennis star. 2008 – Rebel East Timorese soldiers seriously wound President José Ramos-Horta. Rebel leader Alfredo Reinado is killed in the attack. 2011 – Arab Spring: The first wave of the Egyptian revolution culminates in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak and the transfer of power to the Supreme Military Council after 17 days of protests. 2013 – The Vatican confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI would resign the papacy as a result of his advanced age. 2013 – Militants claiming to be from the Sultanate of Sulu invade Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysia, beginning the Lahad Datu standoff. 2014 – A military transport plane crashes in a mountainous area of Oum El Bouaghi Province in eastern Algeria, killing 77 people. 2015 – A university student was murdered as she resisted an attempted rape in Turkey, sparking nationwide protests and public outcry against harassment and violence against women. 2016 – A man shoots seven people dead at an education center in Jizan Province, Saudi Arabia. 2017 – North Korea test fires a ballistic missile across the Sea of Japan. 2018 – Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashes near Moscow, Russia with 71 deaths and no survivors. 2020 – COVID-19 pandemic: The World Health Organization officially names the coronavirus outbreak as COVID-19, with the virus being designated SARS-CoV-2.